Jaro Carmel is declared a pilgrimage site. Know more.

The Carmelite Nuns have existed in this Archdiocese of Jaro for the past 99 years. Established in November 9,1923 as the first Carmelite Monastery in the Philippines founded by four French sisters from Hue, Vietnam. Carmelite Monasteries of Nuns belong to the contemplative branch of consecrated religious women devoted to a life of prayer and solitude for the Church and to pray for all, for the glory of God and salvation of souls.